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Russian LGBT journalist threatens to ‘out’ closeted, anti-gay politicians
MOSCOW — A prominent Russian lesbian activist and journalist has announced her intent to out any closeted politician who votes in favor of new anti-gay legislation that would deny gay parents custody over their children.
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Sochi asks IOC to help stop ‘speculation’ over Russia’s anti-gay law
The head of the Sochi Olympics asked the IOC on Sunday to help “stop this campaign and this speculation” related to the anti-gay law that has been overshadowing preparations for next year’s Winter Games in Russia.
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Obama says LGBT and human rights activists are strengthening Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — President Barack Obama is telling gay rights activists and other Russian civil leaders that they are strengthening their country.
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NCLR petition calls on global companies to urge Russia to repeal anti-gay laws
SAN FRANCISCO — The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) announced Thursday the launch of a campaign — “Stop LGBT Hate in Russia” — calling on global companies doing business in Russia to demand the repeal of new laws that target LGBT people and allies.
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Human rights activists target Russian anti-gay law at G20 protests
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Spaced out along St. Petersburg’s main thoroughfare, about a dozen human rights activists staged individual protests to attract the attention of leaders of the world’s biggest economies to human rights violations in Russia.
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Russian lawmaker proposes bill to deny gay parents custody over their children
MOSCOW — A Russian lawmaker has proposed a bill that would deny gay parents custody over their children.
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IOC to reconsider Isinbayeva Olympic ambassador role following anti-gay remarks
International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge says the Olympic body will consider whether Russian pole vault star Yelena Isinbayeva should be dropped as an Olympic ambassador following her comments about homosexuals.
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Cameron to confront Putin on LGBT rights while in Russia for G20 summit
LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron will confront Russian President Vladimir Putin over LGBT rights in Russia during a previously scheduled private meeting later this week at the G20 summit in St. Petersburg, a British government official confirmed Wednesday.
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Putin offers assurances on gay rights at Sochi Olympics
NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia — President Vladimir Putin sought to ease concerns that Russia’s new anti-gay law would be used to punish athletes who display rainbow flags during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, while insisting that gays are not discriminated against in his country.
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Obama to meet with human rights, LGBT activists while in Russia
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will meet with several LGBT and human rights activists during his trip to Russia for the G20 conference, a White House source confirmed Monday.